American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
The U.S. flag was raised over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, marking a significant shift in bilateral relations. This move follows former President Nicolas Maduro's capture and President Trump's support for his successor, ...

The flag was raised "exactly seven years after it was taken down," the U.S. Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels.
The reopening of the American embassy comes after several statements from U.S. President Donald Trump in support of Maduro's successor, acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who has tried to keep negotiations open with the American government.
The flag was raised "exactly seven years after it was taken down," the U.S. Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels.
The reopening drew immediate attention from local residents.
"It's a good thing, really, what a joy," said Caracas resident Luz Veronica Lopez. "Other countries must come back too because that's what we need; progress, to move forward with good relations with the rest of the world, as it should be."
Alessandro Di Benedetto, another Caracas resident, noted the positive atmosphere among those witnessing the moment. "I found several people here surprised and happy because today they raised the U.S. flag at the embassy," he said. "This is positive; this is another step."
Despite the initiative, large chunks of Venezuelan society and the political establishment remain critics of Trump, his decision to forcefully remove Maduro from office and jail him in New York with his wife, and growing American influence in the country's oil industry.
The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.